St. Mary School System (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked KY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 451 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary School System ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Mary School System
Pre-K	73
Kind	28
1	36
2	29
3	23
4	27
5	48
6	22
7	28
8	50
9	25
10	21
11	25
12	16

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Enrollment largest in Pre-K with 73 students, more than any other grade and far above Grade 12’s 16.

Year Founded

1965

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Student Body

Total Students

451 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 13%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

College Acceptance Rate

100%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue, Yellow, Gold

School Notes

The St. Mary School System is a coeducational, interparochial Catholic school system of the Diocese of Owensboro.
We are a community composed of parents, guardians, students (PreK - 12), administrators, faculty and support staff which fosters a Christian environment with emphasis on the pursuit of excellence.
This is accomplished through a commitment to the tradition of integrating Christian values with challenging academic and extracurricular activities in a disciplined environment.

The St. Mary School System is a coeducational, interparochial Catholic school system of the Diocese of Owensboro. We are a community composed of parents, guardians, students (PreK - 12), administrators, faculty and support staff which fosters a Christian environment with emphasis on the pursuit of excellence. This is accomplished through a commitment to the tradition of integrating Christian values with challenging academic and extracurricular activities in a disciplined environment.

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What schools are St. Mary School System often compared to?

St. Mary School System is often viewed alongside schools like Community Christian Academy K-12 by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Mary School System offer?

St. Mary School System offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary School System's ranking?

St. Mary School System ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary School System?

The application deadline for St. Mary School System is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,067 for elementary schools and $9,415 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kentucky is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).